Rogers, John - Correspondence Copies, [07/30/1811]? - 12/08/1936

File — Box: 2, Folder: 13

Scope and Contents note

From the Collection:

The Rogers Family Papers consist of fifteen series, the first being on the Rogers & Clarke families in general, and the remainder focusing on the papers of individuals such as James Webb Rogers I, J. Harris Rogers, James Charles Rogers, Cora Rogers Clarke, Phillips H. Clarke Jr., Mae Harris Clarke and George E. Sullivan. The final series contains objects and oversize materials of varying types.

Extent: 30 linear feet Number of Boxes: 19, with 11 oversize containers

Dates

[07/30/1811]? - 12/08/1936

Conditions Governing Access note

Most manuscripts collections at the Georgetown University Booth Family Center for Special Collections are open to researchers; however, restrictions may apply to some collections. Collections stored off site require a minimum of three days for retrieval. For use of all manuscripts collections, researchers are advised to contact the Booth Family Center for Special Collections in advance of any visit.

Extent

From the Collection: 44.5 Linear Feet (30 boxes)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Container Summary

Xerox copies, photostats and transcriptions of letters to and from John Rogers (1794 1823), the father of James Webb Rogers, I. Many of the letters concern his involvement in the War of 1812, his resignation from the Navy and his subsequent attempts to re enter the Navy as an officer. Most of the copies come from the Navy Archives and the North Carolina Historical Archives. Includes letters to and from Robert Brent, Thomas Ruffin and Paul Hamilton.